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The train, carrying about 260 passengers and 30 crew members, was eastbound from Vancouver and had made a regular stop in Foleyet, Ontario, about 62 miles (100 kilometers) southwest of Timmins.
The woman, who was in her 60s, had boarded in Jasper as part of a tour group, and there were reports that she had flu- like symptoms when she got on the train, the CBC reported, citing Ontario Provincial Police Constable Marc Depatie.
Seven other members of the group also reported having flu- like symptoms, the CBC said, citing Depatie. One person was airlifted to Timmins and District Hospital in stable condition, said spokeswoman Kali Storring.
Checking Train Route: Clement was briefed and has directed his officials to work with provincial, regional and local authorities, both in Foleyet and all points along the train route, the Public Health Agency of Canada said in a statement.
Public Health Agency officials referred all other inquiries to the provincial ministry of health.
Ontario Health Ministry officials didn't respond to requests for comment. The Ontario Provincial Police said a statement will be issued soon and media spokespeople weren't taking phone calls.
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Via Bloomberg (By Joe Schneider and Chris Dolmetsch)
The train, carrying about 260 passengers and 30 crew members, was eastbound from Vancouver and had made a regular stop in Foleyet, Ontario, about 62 miles (100 kilometers) southwest of Timmins.
The woman, who was in her 60s, had boarded in Jasper as part of a tour group, and there were reports that she had flu- like symptoms when she got on the train, the CBC reported, citing Ontario Provincial Police Constable Marc Depatie.
Seven other members of the group also reported having flu- like symptoms, the CBC said, citing Depatie. One person was airlifted to Timmins and District Hospital in stable condition, said spokeswoman Kali Storring.
Checking Train Route: Clement was briefed and has directed his officials to work with provincial, regional and local authorities, both in Foleyet and all points along the train route, the Public Health Agency of Canada said in a statement.
Public Health Agency officials referred all other inquiries to the provincial ministry of health.
Ontario Health Ministry officials didn't respond to requests for comment. The Ontario Provincial Police said a statement will be issued soon and media spokespeople weren't taking phone calls.